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Demolition work on Church Street, Eccles

“Everything’s aimed at Manchester now, they don’t care about Salford” – demolition begins on Church Street to make way for a new 22-storey skyscraper

Residents in Eccles are angry about the demolition of Victorian buildings, which are making way for a new apartment block.

Media City Tram to Eccles
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Lib Dems claim plans to introduce late-night trams in Salford were blocked by Labour

A furious Lib Dem councillor claims Labour are delaying council debates to block his motion to introduce a late-night tram for Salford.

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Salford organisations react to the announcement of the Johnny Marr Award

Organisations across Salford have reacted to the news that musician, Johnny Marr, will provide financial support to young Salford musicians. […]

Salford City warming up for their match against Stockport County. Image credit - Dan McNeice

MATCH REPORT: Salford City suffer yet another home defeat, losing 2-0 to local rivals Stockport County

Salford City suffered their second home defeat in a row against local rivals Stockport County, losing 2-0 in another poor […]

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The single Mum-of-two fighting for a place at the Women’s Powerlifting Championships

A single Mum-of-two is raising money to represent England at the Commonwealth Powerlifting & Bench Press Championships in Auckland, New […]

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26-year-old jailed after £1.6m in Class A and B drugs found in ‘drug-den’ bust

A 26-year-old man has received 6 years and 9 months in jail after storing ammunition, illegal cash, drugs and for preparing […]